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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    What Megyn Kelly gets right — and wrong — about Conclave What Megyn Kelly gets right — and wrong — about Conclave 
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    Is the papal hit as “disgusting” as conservative Catholics want you to believe?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Onscreen age gaps have never been more pathetic Onscreen age gaps have never been more pathetic 
    Culture

    Nosferatu, Queer, and Babygirl all explore deep humiliation of desire.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    3 things to know about this year’s Golden Globes3 things to know about this year’s Golden Globes
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    Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist scored big wins, while Nikki Glaser hilariously entertained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Sea witches? Castlecore? Our trend predictions for 2025.Sea witches? Castlecore? Our trend predictions for 2025.
    Culture

    Plus, what Pantone’s color of the year says about taste and class.

    By Rebecca Jennings and Alex Abad-Santos
    What it means when someone says “he went to Turkey”
    Culture

    Welcome to the hair transplant capital of the world

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Holiday movies are hornier than everHoliday movies are hornier than ever
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    From Hot Frosty to The Merry Gentlemen, why are Christmas movies all about mens’ abs?

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Rebecca Jennings
    Culture
    What do Rome guys think of Gladiator II? We asked one.What do Rome guys think of Gladiator II? We asked one.
    Culture

    Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel has baboons, Colosseum sharks, Paul Mescal’s thighs, and much historical inaccuracy.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Christian Paz
    Culture
    Wondering what’s what in Wicked? We can help.Wondering what’s what in Wicked? We can help.
    Culture

    A Wizard of Oz know-it-all explains the many, many layers of the new movie musical.

    By Constance Grady and Alex Abad-Santos
    Are you a bad gift-giver? Here’s how to tell, according to a pro.
    How to get through the holidays without going broke

    What normies can learn from a concierge gifting service for celebrities.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Could Dune: Prophecy really be the next Game of Thrones? Could Dune: Prophecy really be the next Game of Thrones? 
    Culture

    HBO’s shockingly fun Dune prequel has a secret weapon: gossiping space divas.

    By Alex Abad-Santos